Austria: Uncooked Pasta Market 2023

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Austria

For the fifth year in a row, the Austrian uncooked pasta market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Austria

In value terms, uncooked pasta production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Austria

For the fifth year in a row, Austria recorded decline in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), which decreased by -24% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Austria, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-2.6% per year) and Hungary (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Austria, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -16.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.9% per year) and Hungary (-5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Liechtenstein ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liechtenstein (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -7.7% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +38.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Austria, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.5% per year) and Switzerland (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Austria, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.9% per year) and Switzerland (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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